{"id":46233,"date":"2024-05-21T11:56:04","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T15:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/?post_type=reviews_trail&p=46233"},"modified":"2024-05-22T04:19:39","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T08:19:39","slug":"brooks-catamount-agil-review","status":"publish","type":"reviews_trail","link":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/reviews\/trail\/brooks-catamount-agil-review\/","title":"Brooks Catamount Agil Review","author":51,"featured_media":46235,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"brands":[53],"shoes_type":[235],"shoes_family":[],"_stcr@_rolfkleinfeld@hotmail.com":null,"review_3_website_name":null,"test_trail":null,"_test_trail":null,"usd":null,"_usd":null,"aud":null,"_aud":null,"cad":null,"_cad":null,"gbp":null,"_gbp":null,"eur":null,"_eur":null,"shoe_brand":null,"_shoe_brand":null,"shoe_name":null,"pros":"5","cons":"3","verdict":"The Brooks Catamount Agil is a niche shoe that offers a lot to like for trail runners looking for a jetpack strapped to their feet for shorter race distances. 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I can easily see how after becoming used to the shoe, an athlete could feel extremely confident on the start line of a trail marathon with these strapped on.","model":"Catamount Agil","_model":"field_5c1600ad0113f","who_is_it_for":"This shoe is best for runners who want to go fast, pure and simple. It\u2019s a speedy shoe, ideal for half marathon to marathon distances on fast trails. 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It won\u2019t go well.\r\n\r\nThat\u2019s a tradeoff Brooks made \u2014 sacrificing protection for the ability to move quickly along the trail. If you use the shoe for its intended use \u2013 short, fast runs on mild technical terrain \u2014 you will be fine.\r\n\r\nFor those looking for adventures complete with gnarly roots, sharp rocks and other trail hazards, leave the Agils in the closer for another day.\r\n","_protection":"field_634686bca261b","durability":"7","_durability":"field_6272de0b5fdf5","responsiveness_&_speed":null,"_responsiveness_&_speed":null,"comfort_and_fit":"[caption id=\"attachment_46240\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThese shoes offer slipper-like comfort. \r\n\r\nSpecifically, the upper has a booty-like heel and tongue melded to the mesh that feels dreamy. The knit collar offers plenty of stretch over the midfoot and around the ankle. Brooks has also utilized a durable engineered mesh.\r\n\r\nThe laces are secure and I found it almost impossible to tie them too tightly. Not sure exactly sure how Brooks accomplished that but as someone who tends to tie the laces too tight, this was a welcome sign, another indication of the overall top level of the Agil\u2019s comfort.\r\n","_comfort_and_fit":"field_634686bca275d","lugs":"Provide Traction","_lugs":"field_5c186dedc4a82","rockplate":"Not present","_rockplate":"field_5c188313bda95","good_for_running":["dirt trails","paved trails","through grassy sections"],"_good_for_running":"field_5c19b9e8c4926","previous_model":"","_previous_model":"field_5c1a17279c9f9","usage_these_shoes_for":["trail racing"],"_usage_these_shoes_for":"field_5c19baed9d8a3","rrp_us":"179.95","_rrp_us":"field_5c176dba632ff","rrp_au":"","_rrp_au":"field_5c176dd363300","rrp_ca":"","_rrp_ca":"field_5c176df863301","rrp_gb":"","_rrp_gb":"field_5c176dfe63302","rrp_de":"","_rrp_de":"field_5c176e0d63303","purchased_from_name":"Running Warehouse","_purchased_from_name":"field_5c374d8cdb87d","purchased_from_url":"https:\/\/www.runningwarehouse.com\/Brooks_Catamount_Agil\/descpage-B1CTAU0.html?from=guru","_purchased_from_url":"field_5c374d9bdb87e","heel_mm":"27","_heel_mm":"field_630506e911fdf","toe_mm":"21","_toe_mm":"field_630506f011fe0","carbon_plate":"no","_carbon_plate":"field_63065e4848c57","360":"","_360":"field_630662fb826e3","_video":"field_63066304826e4","who_should_buy_it":"This shoe is best for runners who want to go fast, pure and simple. 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This shoe is best for runners who want to go fast, pure and simple. It\u2019s a speedy shoe, ideal for half marathon to marathon distances on fast trails. <\/p>\n","who_should_not_buy_it_":"
Just scroll right on by if you are looking for a shoe to withstand ultra race distances, long technical terrains or if you are a fan of superior cushioning. The Agil has its own niche, which does not include those factors<\/p>\n","introduction":"
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<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nDon\u2019t let someone tell you to kick rocks when wearing these shoes. It won\u2019t go well.\r\n\r\nThat\u2019s a tradeoff Brooks made \u2014 sacrificing protection for the ability to move quickly along the trail. If you use the shoe for its intended use \u2013 short, fast runs on mild technical terrain \u2014 you will be fine.\r\n\r\nFor those looking for adventures complete with gnarly roots, sharp rocks and other trail hazards, leave the Agils in the closer for another day.\r\n","_protection":"field_634686bca261b","durability":"7","_durability":"field_6272de0b5fdf5","responsiveness_&_speed":null,"_responsiveness_&_speed":null,"comfort_and_fit":"[caption id=\"attachment_46240\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]![\"Picture](\"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Brooks-Catamount-Agil-1.jpeg\")
<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThese shoes offer slipper-like comfort. \r\n\r\nSpecifically, the upper has a booty-like heel and tongue melded to the mesh that feels dreamy. The knit collar offers plenty of stretch over the midfoot and around the ankle. Brooks has also utilized a durable engineered mesh.\r\n\r\nThe laces are secure and I found it almost impossible to tie them too tightly. Not sure exactly sure how Brooks accomplished that but as someone who tends to tie the laces too tight, this was a welcome sign, another indication of the overall top level of the Agil\u2019s comfort.\r\n","_comfort_and_fit":"field_634686bca275d","lugs":"Provide Traction","_lugs":"field_5c186dedc4a82","rockplate":"Not present","_rockplate":"field_5c188313bda95","good_for_running":["dirt trails","paved trails","through grassy sections"],"_good_for_running":"field_5c19b9e8c4926","previous_model":"","_previous_model":"field_5c1a17279c9f9","usage_these_shoes_for":["trail racing"],"_usage_these_shoes_for":"field_5c19baed9d8a3","rrp_us":"179.95","_rrp_us":"field_5c176dba632ff","rrp_au":"","_rrp_au":"field_5c176dd363300","rrp_ca":"","_rrp_ca":"field_5c176df863301","rrp_gb":"","_rrp_gb":"field_5c176dfe63302","rrp_de":"","_rrp_de":"field_5c176e0d63303","purchased_from_name":"Running Warehouse","_purchased_from_name":"field_5c374d8cdb87d","purchased_from_url":"https:\/\/www.runningwarehouse.com\/Brooks_Catamount_Agil\/descpage-B1CTAU0.html?from=guru","_purchased_from_url":"field_5c374d9bdb87e","heel_mm":"27","_heel_mm":"field_630506e911fdf","toe_mm":"21","_toe_mm":"field_630506f011fe0","carbon_plate":"no","_carbon_plate":"field_63065e4848c57","360":"","_360":"field_630662fb826e3","_video":"field_63066304826e4","who_should_buy_it":"This shoe is best for runners who want to go fast, pure and simple. It\u2019s a speedy shoe, ideal for half marathon to marathon distances on fast trails. ","_who_should_buy_it":"field_634fec772df57","who_should_not_buy_it_":"Just scroll right on by if you are looking for a shoe to withstand ultra race distances, long technical terrains or if you are a fan of superior cushioning. The Agil has its own niche, which does not include those factors","_who_should_not_buy_it_":"field_634fec8d2df58","build_quality":"7","_build_quality":"field_6272ddc1b33de","comfort":"9","_comfort":"field_6272dd6fa6b88","value_price":"9","_value_price":"field_6272de0a5fdf4","third_shoe":"44063","_third_shoe":"field_630bbf8341294","upper_rate":"9","_upper_rate":"field_6272de2a5fdfb","sole_unit_rate":"8","_sole_unit_rate":"field_6272de295fdfa","landing":"8","_landing":"field_6272de285fdf9","transition":"9","_transition":"field_6272de285fdf8","toe_off":"7","_toe_off":"field_6272de275fdf7","traction":"9","_traction":"field_6272de265fdf6","first_impressions":null,"_first_impressions":null,"sole_unit":null,"_sole_unit":null,"custom_fields":{"model":"Catamount Agil","cons":[{"cons_line":"May not appeal to those desiring more cushioning and stability"},{"cons_line":"Only one size (10) in wide fit"},{"cons_line":"Not meant for mountain running or technical trails "}],"pros":[{"pro_line":"Feels super fast"},{"pro_line":"Precise fit without being too constricting"},{"pro_line":"Sturdy lugs"},{"pro_line":"Recycled materials, certified Carbon Neutral"},{"pro_line":""}],"vote":"8","weight_oz":"8","heel_drop_mm":"6","heel_mm":"27","toe_mm":"21","purchased_from_name":"Running Warehouse","purchased_from_url":"https:\/\/www.runningwarehouse.com\/Brooks_Catamount_Agil\/descpage-B1CTAU0.html?from=guru","comfort":"9","build_quality":"7","upper_rate":"9","sole_unit_rate":"8","landing":"8","transition":"9","toe_off":"7","traction":"9","durability":"7","value_price":"9","who_is_it_for":"This shoe is best for runners who want to go fast, pure and simple. It\u2019s a speedy shoe, ideal for half marathon to marathon distances on fast trails. ","verdict":"The Brooks Catamount Agil is a niche shoe that offers a lot to like for trail runners looking for a jetpack strapped to their feet for shorter race distances. ","who_should_buy_it":"![\"Picture](\"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Brooks-Catamount-Agil-13.jpeg\")
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